If you needed an excuse for having a pet, we can’t think of a better one than this: pets are important for mental health. Research says that emotional support from a human-animal relationship can reduce the perception of stressful events in our lives, which can provide us with coping strategies and help prevent us […]
The pandemic has changed a lot about the way we live our lives. Whether we realise it or not, we are often more anxious when our routines are disrupted. Feeling like this can sometimes get in the way of what we need to get done in our day, which can lead to increased feelings of […]
Intermittent fasting is growing in popularity at the moment as a way to lose weight. What’s attractive about this diet to many people is that it doesn’t focus on what you can eat. Instead, it’s designed around when you can eat. Here, our resident nutrition expert, Stephanie Yu, explains more. The Harvard School of […]
We all have ups and downs. Sometimes the root of how we’re feeling all boils down to which side of the bed we got up from. Next time you’re feeling down, remember these quick wins to boost your mood, so you can feel happy and get back on track in no time. Have a […]
2020 has been a difficult year. Not having close connections with others can impact our mental wellbeing. And it’s not looking like the advice to keep a physical distance from others is coming to an end any time soon. While you can have all the phone and video calls you want, it’s important to […]
If your ideal winter day involves sitting on the sofa with a blanket, endless hot chocolate and Netflix, you’re not alone. Keeping warm and cosy and home can bring you short-term joy, but it can quietly catch up with you and put a damper on your mood. Fresh air, sunshine and interacting with others – […]
Your lifestyle plays a key role in your mental health. Here, our resident nutrition expert, Stephanie Yu, shares why it’s important to think about what we put into our body because it can be a factor in mental ill-health as well as simple choices you can make. Fruits and vegetables Research suggests that depression and […]
While it’s sometimes hard to find the motivation, regular exercise can help alleviate stress, anxiety and symptoms of depression and other mood orders. In fact, despite countless research proving its effectiveness, exercise is the most under-prescribed treatment for mental ill-health. Here are three ways it can help improve your mental health: It releases endorphins Ever […]
There’s nothing better than a good night’s sleep – and when you have mental ill-health, you’ll know that sometimes nights of good sleep are few and far between. The good news is that there are plenty of different elements that can have a positive impact on the quality of your sleep. So without further ado, here […]
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